Headlines – 2009.02.09

STOCKS: Vulnerability for the first two trading sessions of the week
BONDS: All roads seem to point lower as US data is nearly irrelevant
CURRENCIES: Temporary weakness in the $ benefits the Pound and the Yen
COPPER: Short covering combined with upbeat Chinese demand expectations
METALS: Initial profit taking seen but silver should out perform gold today
CATTLE: Futures remain in choppy trend but beef still sliding
HOGS: Shift to lower production in spring bullish; probing for low
BEANS: Weather still supportive in Argentina, but demand is a bit softer.
CORN: USDA reports tomorrow expected to bring bearish US supply news.
WHEAT: Look for wheat to tread water barring a big surprise from the USDA.
ENERGY: Optimism tied to economic stimulus plan may provide some temp support
COTTON: Will need sharp drop in planted area or inflation to offset demand
COFFEE: More room on the upside with supportive supply/demand outlook
SUGAR: Inflation, India imports help support but upside limited; chop/up
COCOA: Tight supply may inspire fresh buying on price dips, limit profit taking